im thinking of turbo'ing my 91 4wd wagon
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i have a turbo already from something else. i want it to work so im gonna have some custom headers made with exhaust.
what else would i need to make it just run.
im not looking for massive power. i just happen to have an extra turbo and i wanted to use it. its a vf39 so i might be pertty large and has an internal wastegate and water and oil lines. i just dont know what precisely what else ill need. im hoping to be able to keep alot of the current stock parts to make it work like my stock injectors and stuff.
what else would i need to make it just run.
im not looking for massive power. i just happen to have an extra turbo and i wanted to use it. its a vf39 so i might be pertty large and has an internal wastegate and water and oil lines. i just dont know what precisely what else ill need. im hoping to be able to keep alot of the current stock parts to make it work like my stock injectors and stuff.
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...start reading. They've made and documented most of the mistakes and have the whole DIY custom turbo thing down.
http://www.hondacivicwagon.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=668
...don't forget we have a sponsor who sells "custom headers".
i was also thinking about getting a premade kit from alot of the companies out there.
Engine management is a real good idea at anything more than 5 psi.
Anything less can be tuned fairly safely with someting like a FMU regulator.
Premade kits are good...especially if you have no idea where to begin.
You should also consider legality since you are socal. Find a kit that has a BAR EO number.
what is a bar eo?
California Air Resources Board Exemption(or Executive?) Order
The only thing that will your modified car through inspection in cali...
I'm just saying its something you should consider, given where you live. It would suck to have to remove the turbo just to get it inspected once a year.
How long is a piece of string? Your aim shouldn't be on power figures.
A dynograph isn't used for measuring power its used as a tuning aide. The power figures are negligable because they will vary from dyno to dyno.